Description
Get ready to fall in love with a dessert that tastes like pure comfort without the stress of baking. This Easy No Bake Cheesecake is cool, creamy, rich, and wonderfully simple, making it perfect for holidays, summer parties, quick dessert ideas, easy recipe planning, and anytime you need a make-ahead sweet treat. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, this is one of those classic food ideas that works for a family dessert, special occasion table, or even a weekend craving when you want an easy dessert that looks impressive.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whipped cream, for topping
6 fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust for 20 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat again until fully combined and fluffy.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and no streaks remain.
7. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
9. Before serving, top with whipped cream and halved fresh strawberries.
10. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Do not rush the chilling time, because slicing the cheesecake too early can make the filling soft and messy instead of firm and clean.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 98mg